18 May 1865
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Newspaper
Tipton Advertiser
Location
Tipton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1865
Page
1
A comic clash unfolds with Capt. Bob Shorty and Capt. Munchausen in a boisterous skit rich with Civil War buzz. The prose shifts to notes on temperance talkers and a reflective piece on dignity, talkers, and historical figures amid wartime recollections.
Condensed from a pamphlet by Dr. Elder of the Treasury, issued via Jay Cooke & Co. The summary notes the national debt at 2,367 million as of March, with 103 million interest, projects 2,557 million if war expenditures end by July, and estimates a possible peak near 3,000 million including contingencies. It also cites income taxes expected to yield about 200 million.
A discussion critiques the overuse of the word gentleman in Civil War terms, arguing true meaning rests on character not education or polish. It urges labeling rebel leaders with a qualifying phrase such as gentleman and a liar or gentleman and a thief to reflect real conduct.
An extract from a contemporary trophi c report describes Booth s death and the disposal of his body by Col. Lafayette Baker secret service. It notes the body was placed in a small row boat on April 27 and carried off into darkness by two men, never to return.
A Charleston observer recalls Mrs. Lincoln recounting a Europe trip wish and the President’s remark that he would never visit the old country. She says she felt a growing fear for her husband, believing he would not live to finish his term. The conversation occurred before Lincoln’s death, matching a somber prediction.
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